Contractor Estimate System — Excel Calculator + Printable Form

Price jobs faster, present estimates clearly, and get cleaner written approvals.

The Rivet & Rule Contractor Estimate System combines a formula-driven Excel calculator with a polished customer-facing estimate form. It is built for independent contractors, remodelers, handymen, and small crews that need a repeatable estimating workflow without complicated software.

What you get

• Editable Excel estimate calculator
• Labor, material, and other-cost markup controls
• Automatic subtotal, sales tax, estimate total, deposit, and balance calculations
• Print-ready contractor estimate form
• Editable Microsoft Word version
• PDF version for printing or customer delivery
• Quick-start instructions and business-use license

File formats

Microsoft Excel (.xlsx), Microsoft Word (.docx), PDF, and plain-text instructions.

Instant digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Excel and Word or compatible software are required to edit the source files.

Important: These are general business templates and are not legal, tax, accounting, licensing, safety, or code-compliance advice. Requirements vary by location and trade. Have a qualified local professional review documents used as binding agreements or legal notices.